命中

mìngzhòng

verb #5,526

Meanings

1 to hit (a target)
2 to strike

Characters

fate; life; command

hit; strike (4th tone)

命 (fate/destined) + 中 (hit) = to hit the mark, as if fated

Examples

子弹命中了目标。

Zǐdàn mìngzhòng le mùbiāo.

The bullet hit the target.

他的命中率很高。

Tā de mìngzhònglǜ hěn gāo.

His hit rate is very high.

Tips

usage

命中 is used for hitting targets (shooting, archery, etc.). 命中率 (mìngzhònglǜ) means 'hit rate' or 'accuracy rate.'

Stroke Order

命 mìng

中 zhōng